Basketball Fundamental Movement Drills
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Basketball Fundamental Movement Drills Basketball Hawkes Bay Ph (06) 845 9336 extn 740 [email protected] www.basketballhawkesbay.net.nz 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Basketball Fundamental Movement Drills .............................................................................................. 3 Basketball Cuts And Moves Without The Ball......................................................................................... 4 Ball Handling Drills .............................................................................................................................. 5 Dribbling Drills .................................................................................................................................... 6 Individual Basketball Passing Drills ....................................................................................................... 8 Basketball Shooting Drills................................................................................................................... 10 Basketball Moves with The Ball .......................................................................................................... 13 Basketball Moves with The Ball .......................................................................................................... 15 Basic Basketball Rebounding Drills ..................................................................................................... 16 Drills For Youth Basketball Defense .................................................................................................... 19 These youth basketball drills are designed to give you a thorough understanding of the basic skills needed to play basketball. Regardless of what level you play or coach at, basic basketball skills are the foundation needed to be successful. In order to improve your game, both as a player and coach, you must understand and master these basic skills of basketball. Traditionally, basketball players (and even some basketball coaches) spend most of their time practicing the fun stuff. This usually includes offensive skills that involve a basketball. Dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding. I think this is a mistake! Of course these skills are important, but there is so much more needed to be a complete basketball player. I encourage you to work on all the skills needed to be a solid youth basketball player. This would include defensive skills and offensive skills without the ball (such as cutting and screening). When these skills are combined with the fun stuff mentioned above - then we have a complete, all-around youth basketball player. These youth basketball drills will help you develop the fundamental skills needed to improve your game! Having said that let me emphasize a few things first. Players - As you work on these youth basketball drills you must remember to always have fun! Enjoy the game at all times. This is important to your overall development. You must stay focused, dedicated and work hard in order to see results. It won't happen instantly. But if you keep working at it - you will see results. You will elevate your game to the next level! Coaches - As you teach these youth basketball drills to your players you must remember to keep practice fun, challenging and competitive. Take into account the various skill levels on your team and be sure to let the players develop at their own pace. They won't all learn at the same pace. Some will pick these new skills up quicker than others. That's fine, as long as they are all working to get better. Parents - As your child works on these youth basketball drills it's important for you to always love, support and encourage them. They need that more than anything else from you. I encourage you to get involved with the game of basketball in some way. By doing this, you are showing your child that you’re interested in the game they love. Okay, I know, enough talking already. Let's get on with the drills! 2 Basketball Fundamental Movement Drills Drill Pointers: Each drill is done to the opposite baseline, and then back. The players should always start the drill in a basic position and be ready to move on the coach's command. Players should keep proper floor spacing between the four lines and the players in their group. The players should begin either on the coach's command or when the player in front of them reaches the free throw line. Each group performs the drills to the opposite baseline, regroups and waits for the coach's command. 1. Stance Check Goal - To practice getting into and maintaining a basic stance. Equipment - Basketball court, half-court. Action - Players spread out on the basketball court. They get into and maintain a basic stance. The coach or a partner checks for proper stance. 2. Line Starts, Steps, Stops Goal - To practice starting, pivoting and stopping. Equipment - Basketball court, full-court. Action - Players divide into four groups and form four lines behind one of the baselines. The coach stands at midcourt facing the players. The coach calls out one of the following moves for the players to perform. Moves: Stutter-step - Players start from the baseline and go down court with their hands up, and making their shoes squeak. Change of pace - Players will alternate two to three slow and fast moves after making a quick start. Players should use a variety of steps and be quick. Pivots - Players will run down the court and come and perform front and rear pivots at the free throw line, midcourt line and opposite free throw line, simulating a game situation. Quick stops - Players will run down the court and perform quick stops at the free throw line, midcourt line and opposite free throw line. Stride stops - Players will work on forward and reverse movements. Players will run to the free throw line, stop, reverse and run back to the baseline. This is repeated down the court in the following manner- baseline to half-court line and back to the free throw line, free throw line to opposite free throw line and back to half-court line, half-court line to opposite baseline back to opposite free-throw line and finish up to the opposite baseline. Spacing jog - The first four players jog down the court at their own pace. The next player in line starts when the player is 15 feet down court. The players must work on maintaining this spacing. To make this drill more challenging, have the players perform various change of pace and start and stop moves. More Drills for Youth Basketball Fundamental Movements 3. Line Quick Jumps Goal - To practice basic jumping skills needed for shooting and rebounding. Equipment - Basketball court, full court or half court. 3 Action - Players divide into four groups and form four lines behind one of the baselines. The coach stands at midcourt facing the players. The first player in each line sprints to the free throw line performs a quick stop and then performs five quick jumps in place. They repeat this process at the half-court line and opposite free throw line. 4. Jump Ball Tipping Goal - To practice the jumping skills needed for the jump ball situation. Equipment - A basketball and the jump circles on the court. Action - Players will practice their basic jumping techniques with a partner at one of the jump circles on the court. The coach or another player will throw the ball up for the jump ball. Basketball Cuts and Moves without the Ball 1. Live Moves without the Ball Goal - To practice and simulate the basic basketball cuts and moves made without the ball. Equipment - Basketball court, full court or half court. Action - Players divide into four groups and form four lines behind one of the baselines. The players should imagine that the ball is in the centre of the court. They will move from side to side down the court without the ball, performing the following moves. Moves: V-cut to get open for a pass. Players should v-cut and then come to a quick stop in a triple threat position, simulating catching a pass from a teammate. V-cut to get open, then a backdoor cut to get open for a pass. Players should work on proper footwork and make their cuts sharp and quick. Players should keep their hands up ready for the pass. Front cut - Players simulate a pass to half court followed by a front cut. To do this players will v-cut away from the pass, make a fast cut to the ball, and then a quick stop at the free throw line simulating catching the ball. The players should then pivot to face the opposite basket, get into a triple threat position and scan the entire court. This action is repeated at the midcourt line and opposite free throw line. Rear cut - Players simulate a pass to half court followed by a rear cut. To do this, players will cut toward their pass, make a quick rear cut, and then a quick stop at the free throw line simulating catching the ball. The players should then pivot to face the opposite basket, get into a triple threat position and scan the entire court. This action is repeated at the midcourt line and opposite free throw line. 2. V-Cut Goal - To practice the basic basketball cuts and moves used to get open for a pass. Equipment - Basketball court, one ball per group. Action - The players form two lines at each basket. One line (guards) forms at midcourt, to the side of the centre circle. The other line (forwards) forms at the wing position. The players should switch lines after each move is completed. The groups will work on the following moves. Moves: The forward will v-cut to get open, receive the pass from the guard, then pivot and square up to the basket in a triple threat position. The forward will v-cut to get open, but instead of receiving the pass will make a quick back door cut to the basket. The forward should have their hands up and ready for a pass. The forward makes a v-cut to get open for a pass. The guard will make a pass to the forward and then make a front or rear cut to the basket. The guard should have their hands up and ready for a return pass (give and go). Option: 4 Once the players are able to make to perform these cuts, are able to catch the ball and face the basket, and are able to stay under control - you can then add two defenders to the drill.